The castle is fenced off to keep people from straying too far inside the crumbling structureĭuring the Second World War, the castle was requisitioned and used as a hospital. The new castle served as a home for the Montrose Family up until 1925, when it was sold to become a hotel. Buchanan Castle now belongs to the Montrose Trust
The old castle and surrounding lands had passed from the Clan Buchanan to the Grahams at the end of the 17 th century. The former grand home is now an overgrown ruin…with a fairy tale feel Buchanan Castle Golf Club, in the grounds where Buchanan Auld House once stoodīuilt between 18 by James Graham – the 4th Duke of Montrose – the castle was designed to replace Buchanan Auld House, which was destroyed by a fire in 1852. Yes…we got a little lost…but the road we took – towards Conic Hill – has some pretty nice views of Loch Lomond to soften the bumpy drive! The not-so-used back road into Buchanan Castle Golf Club – Loch Lomond just visible in the distance A short history of Buchanan Castleĭespite the name, Buchanan Castle is the seat of Clan Graham, rather than the Buchanans. Just look for the Buchanan Golf Course sign before the village of Drymen if you’re coming from Glasgow (or after if you’re coming from Stirling) Running into a few of the locals on the way to Buchanan CastleĪlternatively, you can choose the not-so-travelled back road in. Loch Lomond coming into view on the back road to Buchanan Castle It’s roughly 40 minutes from Glasgow by car and just a short drive to the banks of Loch Lomond and Conic Hill for those looking to make the most of their Buchanan Castle trip. Conic Hill: a rewarding climb with beautiful views of Loch Lomond Just outside the small village of Drymen in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the ruins of Buchanan Castle can be found between the golf course and the housing estate. Now an abandoned ruin, the former home of the Duke of Montrose has become a popular spot for urban explorers who come to photograph the building’s surprisingly intact walls, fairy tale turrets and overgrown gardens.īuchanan Castle Where is Buchanan Castle?
From grand family home to hotel and wartime hospital, Buchanan Castle has seen more than its fair share of Scottish history.
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